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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.35, 633.49 and 148.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.35, 633.49 and 148.41 is: 222.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.35 : 633.49 = 148.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.35/633.49 = 148.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.35x = 633.49 × 148.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.35x = 94,016.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,016.25/422.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.60

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